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Conventions: Jun 18, 2008

2nd International Conference On Special Education

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 21, 2008,
Divan Mares Hotel Marmaris Mugla, Anatolia, Turkey

Anadolu University is pleased to invite you to join this conference, for a unique informative and entertaining professional development event on Special Education! The purpose of the conference is to bring internationally known experts around the world together to share knowledge and experience on Special Education.

Cardiostim - 16th World Congress in Cardia Electrophysiology and Cardiac Techniques

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 21, 2008,
Nice- Acropolis Convention Center, Nice, Provence Cote dAzur France

Cardiostim offers the attendees the best possibilities to learn more about the latest developments and products in the field of cardiac pacing and electrophysiology.

Profile for exhibit include Electromedical Equipment / Medical Technology, Equipment & Facilities for Medical Practises, Hospitals & Health Resorts, Laboratory Equipment, Optical/Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation, Pharmacology, Dental Medicine & Stomatology, Medicines, Medical Insurance, IT in Healthcare, First Aid, Rescue & Emergency Equipment, Beauty & Beauty healthcare products, Commodities & Consumer Goods, Publications & Services.

WPA Thematic Conference on Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders in Primary Care

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 21, 2008,
Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Granada, Granada, Andalusia Spain

In 1989, under the auspices of the Spanish Association of Neuropsychiatry, the city was the setting for a regional symposium of the World Association of Psychiatry on new developments in community psychiatry. Ten years later, in 1999, the MARISTÁN Network, the Collaborating Centre of the WHO in Andalusia and the Andalusian Foundation for the Social Integration of the Mentally Ill organised a WPA thematic conference on the community treatment of people with psychotic disorders. Now in its third decade of research activity, the Andalusian Group for Research in Mental Health, in collaboration with the Spanish Society of Psychiatry and the Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine, and co-sponsored by WONCA-Europe, is organizing a further WPA thematic conference for the 18th to 21st of June 2008. This meeting will focus on depression and related disorders in primary care.

International Fundraising

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
The Palace Hotel, San Francisco, California United States

As fundraising efforts become even more global, the need for international fundraising becomes an essential component in advancement. Designed for professionals who are based in the U.S. and responsible for raising funds abroad, this conference will allow you to compare and learn from U.S. institutions who are successful in their development efforts overseas.

Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) – World Conference

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 21, 2008,
Moscow, Central Federal District Russia

In keeping with ACEI’s mission as an international organization, every three years a World Conference will take place outside the borders of the U.S. The intent is to offer educators, and others interested in the well-being of children around the world, a rich blend of professional and personal development. Like all ACEI conferences, World Conferences will meet the standards of high quality professional interchange. Because the World Conference speaks for the Association, the highest professional and ethical standards and standard business practices must be observed at all times in planning and conducting the Conference. The World Conference carries with it not only a high level of responsibility for the planning and implementation of the World Conference, but also responsibility for the legal and tax implications of the Conference.

AAHPERD Leadership Development Conference

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 21, 2008,
Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

Mining the Pilbara

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
The Walkington Theatre, Pilbara TAFE, Karratha, Western Australia Australia

Mining the Pilbara follows on from the huge success of last year's inaugural event. Mining the Pilbara 2008 will focus on all the hot topics affecting the mining industry in this booming region including key topics such as transport, infrastructure, and resources. Mining the Pilbara will also address skill shortages and accommodation concerns with all the key stakeholders and mining executives present to debate and strategise at the event.

Topics to be addressed:

• Economic outlook & prosperities
• Operating mine updates
• Transport & infrastructure in the Pilbara
• Mining and the community
• Projects under development
• Explorations in the Pilbara

2008 Greater Expectations Institute

Jun 18, 2008 - Jul 22, 2008,
Snowbird, Utah United States

The Greater Expectations Institute is a five-day, intensive program designed for campus leadership teams working on ways to increase student engagement, inclusion, and high achievement. The Institute will help teams align institutional purposes, structures, and practices as well as advance and assess the kinds of practical liberal education outcomes outlined in AAC&U’s signature reports, Greater Expectations: A New Vision for Learning as a Nation Goes to College and College Learning for the New Global Century, such as critical inquiry, intercultural competence, and integrative learning.

PI ETA Mission Challenge

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
The Alpha, Singapore Science Park II Singapore City, Singapore

* Be on a “first-of-its-kind” Mission Challenge that “Challenges The Way You Think!”
* Have the opportunity to meet new people, exercise and develop Networking Techniques.
* Have the opportunity to be challenged to constantly think outside the box.
* Learn Strategic Planning under unusual circumstances with lessons that one can take back.
* Redefine one’s own strategic thought process in an exciting and challenging environment.
* Burn calories as you are constantly on your feet, thinking and “trekking” around Sentosa Island.
* Learn team-building techniques and leadership qualities required to win in today’s extremely competitive marketplace.
* “Recharge” your mind, and be revitalized for new challenges ahead.

The 4th IET International Conference on Railway Condition Monitoring

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Derby Conference Centre, Derby, England, United Kingdom

As demand on the railway system increases, efficient asset management is crucial to maintaining a well performing and cost effective railway. To meet the demands of the business, modern asset management techniques are becoming increasingly reliant upon effective and reliable condition monitoring equipment.

For the latest technology developments to be successfully implemented in the commercial environment, it is crucial research and industry come together to discuss the practical applications of the technology and techniques. As the fourth in a successful series this event aims to provide a unique forum to showcase current research, product development and practical experience from academics, railway operators and railway system suppliers. Join us for this conference that focuses exclusively on condition monitoring for the global railway industry. All interested parties are invited to submit papers around this subject.

International Groundwater Symposium - Istanbul 2008

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Marmara Hotel, Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey

The next International Groundwater Symposium organized by the International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research (IAHR) will be held in Istanbul Turkey from June 18-20, 2008. The purpose of the Symposium is to bring together researchers focused on fundamental laboratory-scale experimentation and mathematical modelling of flow and transport in natural subsurface systems with hydrogeologists, geologists and engineers working on field applications and groundwater management problems. The Symposium will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and expertise among the various research and applied groups, for better understanding of the complex, coupled and scale-dependent processes governing flow and transport in porous and fractured media. The interactions among the multi-disciplinary participants of the Symposium will also serve to recognize limitations of existing analysis approaches and help identify future research avenues.

19th Annual Symposium on Combinatorial Pattern Matching (CPM 2008)

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
University of Pisa, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

Papers in all areas related to combinatorial pattern matching and its applications will be considered, e.g. coding and data compression, computational biology, data mining, information retrieval, natural language processing, pattern recognition, string algorithms, string processing in databases, symbolic computing and text searching.
Both papers reporting on original research unpublished elsewhere and surveys of important results are welcome.

CityWaste Asia 2008

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Rasa Sentosa Resort, Singapore City, Singapore

CityWaste Asia 2008 will bring together city administrators and industrial waste generators operating within the city to find out how they can cost-effectively manage their increasing waste problems to enhance city competitiveness and ensure the sustainability of rapid city developments in Asia.

Special features at CityWaste Asia 2008

- Global Best Practices Strategy Showcase
- Regulators Roundtable
- Special Waste Management Forums
- Roundtables E-waste, hazardous, waste water, radioactive waste and medical waste
- Technology Showcase
- Waste Contractors Panel Discussion
- Waste Expo & Exhibition

For more information, visit www.terrapinn.com/2008/citywaste

5th Annual Renewable Energy Finance Forum, Wall Street

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
The Waldorf Astoria, New York, New York United States

The FIFTH annual REFF - Wall Street will build on the enormous success of the fourth where over 700 leading financiers, developers and investors gathered at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. REFF - Wall Street will once again bring together a high profile speaker panel dedicated to the financing of RE projects and companies. This must attend event will assemble the financial community to identify the major opportunities and issues facing US and European investors into the US Renewables market.

6th Annual Plant Shutdowns & Turnarounds

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Centara Grand at Central World & Bangkok Convention Centre, Bangkok Thailand

Planning and managing shutdowns, turnarounds and outages in the process and manufacturing plant environment is a complex and demanding function. If turnarounds are not properly planned, managed and controlled, companies run the risks of serious budget overruns, costly schedule delays and negative impacts on customers.

As the plant shutdown is the major component of plant downtime and maintenance costs, proper plant turnaround management will have a significant impact on the bottom line. In that bottom line, many plant operators are still looking into ways of reducing costs via improved and successful shutdown & turnaround planning processes.

Attend this highly focused conference and transform strategies to become more effective. See your returns in the form of improved returns from using the right strategies in gaining excellent world-class plant shutdown and turnaround. Do not miss out on this one of a kind conference in Bangkok and ultimately become the leader in your industry.

Talent Management Asia 2008

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Rendezvous Hotel, Singapore

Recruiting and retaining talent is becoming harder and harder all around the world. By focusing on the issues within Asia, Talent Management 2008 will bring the top HR Directors and Managers together to share solutions, present best case practices and discuss the future of the region.

Through this event you will be able to improve your recruitment and retention strategies through initiatives such as:

* Branding
* Becoming an Employer of Choice
* Workplace design
* Cross-cultural training
* Action learning
* Avoiding brain drain
* Social network tools
* Work life balance solutions

Plant Reliability Management

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Centara Grand at Central World & Bangkok Convention Centre, Bangkok Thailand

The prime responsibility of managing reliability has often been given to the maintenance department or reliability engineers. However, focusing on only an equipment or mechanical perspective can lead to thinking in terms of hardware performance and can minimize the overall impact of reliability management. In Plant Reliability Management 2008, we will be connecting maintenance to two other primary functional components in a plant that influence reliability - operations and plant/equipment design. Creating a synergy between maintenance, operations and design will enable you to drive overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), cost management and ultimately, Return on Net Assets (RONA). Coupling this synergy with strategic business goals and decisions will enable you to achieve a unified approach to your company’s business and competitive performance.

Join us to discover how Plant Reliability Management can be the unifying factor to customer, investor and staff satisfaction, and enable you to achieve a world-class plant performance.

World Engineering Congress

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Centara Grand at Central World & Bangkok Convention Centre, Bangkok Thailand

World Engineering Congress (WEC) offers solution providers a platform to meet your sales, marketing and business development objectives. This congress is the ideal intersection for engineers across industries to discuss and debate pivotal industry issues. This is the arena to showcase your business solutions available for enterprises. Marcus Evans recognises the role of engineers in creating a sustainable future. The engineering profession globally needs to become part of the solution, finding answers with multiple benefits. The theme for the World Engineering Congress 2008 is ‘Engineers Shape the Sustainable Future’.

Asia Upstream Oil and Gas 2008

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Centara Grand at Central World & Bangkok Convention Centre, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Key Topics:

· Surveying current oil & gas upstream industry in Asia Pacific Region

· Identifying financial issues for E & P investment to ensure financial security of upstream project

· Implementing successful strategies for managing and mitigating project risk

· Evaluating how the changing nature of deepwater development profiles can affect your project management

· Selecting the best tools necessary to ensure the success of your deepwater drilling and reduce drilling cost excesses

· Optimsing production by selecting the right IOR/EOR technologies for your project

· Designing and implementing an effective integrity program for mature production facilities and how this challenge can be addressed

The conference will focus on the cardinal issues of new growth, technology and market change, focuses on the challenges of the Asian offshore arena – growth, opportunity and changing operating conditions. We have also lined up an impressive list of industry experts to present their experience in this two-day conference.

Strategic and Financial Analysis for Business Valuation I, Shanghai

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
InterContinental, Pudong, Shanghai (munic.) China

This 2-day Masterclass covers all the four key components of effective business analysis: strategy, accounting, financial and prospective analysis. The valuation techniques examined and applied include traditional discounted cash flow and multiples analysis as well as newly developed techniques that outperform traditional valuation techniques. The course is designed for senior-level managers who utilize financial reports in their work.

Strategic Property Portfolio Management 2008

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Citigate Central Hotel (formerly Carlton Crest Sydney) Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Property is the second biggest cost for an organisation. All property managers therefore know that managing your organisation’s property portfolio strategically, can and should add real value to the bottom line. The question is how to align strategic goals for your corporate real estate with your organisational goals.

IQPC’s all new Strategic Property Portfolio Management Conference will show you winning ways to implement solutions and long-term strategies that will turn your corporate real estate into a performing asset and not a cost centre.

Hear successful case studies from leading Australian and international organisations who are showing the way in corporate real estate and property portfolio management.

Global Chassis Control

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Fleming's Hotel, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen Germany

* Evaluate different simulation models to fasten time-to-market for tomorrow’s GCC systems within all components and interfaces
* Learn how to optimize the management of the vehicle management to secure the stability and safety of your global chassis system
* Learn how to use new measuring technology to improve the identification of parameters and the use of driving dynamic signals
* Discuss the integration challenges of passive and active safety to enhance the chassis control
* Evaluate the progress of EPC Electric Power Steering to improve vehicle dynamics during emergency situations

The Future of Rail

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
The Waldorf Hilton, London, England, United Kingdom

The prospects for the UK rail industry have never looked better, with passenger numbers at their highest level for sixty years. The current challenges revolve around accommodating this record growth and planning ahead for future expansion. Optimising the existing network and examining large-scale, long-term projects are both vital strategies for the future progression. Sustainable, targeted investment is essential for further industry development and to fulfil ever-rising customer expectations.

The Future of Rail brings together industry leaders to assess the most pressing issues facing UK rail and provides the opportunity to evaluate strategies for future development.

Manila Food and Beverages Expo. MAFBEX

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 22, 2008,
World Trade Center, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines

Mafbex 2008, is the first quality and food and beverages show of Worldbex Services International exclusively dedicated to the suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, retailers and small scale player of food and beverage products to meet the needs of the rising demands of the food service and hospitality industry.

Asperger’s and Autism Seminar

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
St. Mary's NSW, Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Blue Mountains Disability Services is proud to announce a seminar by world renowned Autism and Asperger’s Specialist Professor Tony Attwood on 18 June & 19 June 2008 in St Marys. Tickets will be available for sale in early 2008

Professor Tony Attwood is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in autism spectrum disorders since 1975. He works in private practice in Brisbane and is also adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland. Professor Attwood’s book Asperger’s Syndrome – A Guide for Parents and Professionals has sold over 300,000 copies and has been translated into twenty languages. Professor Attwood’s most recently book is The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome.

13th Annual Debt & Equity Financing for PPP/PFI Projects

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
The Hatton, at etc venues, London, England, United Kingdom

SMi's 13th annual Debt & Equity Financing for PPP/PFI Projects will cover a range of issues critical to the development of the sector. This timely conference will examine how the recent market turmoil has impacted the sector, look ahead and extrapolate how funding models might evolve, provide perspective through a variety of case studies and analyse a range of other salient and timely topics. With over 16 high-level industry speakers this forum will provide a vital update and exciting networking opportunity for all involved.

Key topics covered will include: the sub prime credit crunch and its impact on infrastructure financing, the role and remit of monolines, the debt perspective of the credit crunch, the role of equity funds and risk management for PPP/PFI projects.

This timely conference promises to provide both the private and public sectors with a valuable insight into PFI deal structures, and create an ideal opportunity to take advantage of this growing market.

Generic Drugs Summit

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Ritz Carlton Hotel, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

Your best opportunity to gather information and advice on policy, business and legal issues such as these impacting the generics marketplace - and your bottom line - is NOW. Register today for the leading independent forum addressing business and legal concerns impacting the generics marketplace and your company’s bottom line. This event attracts 200+ senior-level professionals representing government, regulatory and legal affairs as well as marketing, sales and business development.

Pharma 2.0 *****Event Cancelled*****

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
The Ritz Carlton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States

The future has arrived! Web 2.0 is happening now and the pharmaceutical industry cannot afford to sit on the sidelines of the digital environment. We must engage in the social communities that have emerged in this space and use them to our advantage to maximize our marketing capabilities.

The 15th Annual Family Office Forum

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Marriot Downtown Chicago Magnificient Mile Chicago, Illinois United States

The makeup and use of family office structures continues to evolve, responding to the ever-changing dynamics of wealth management, preservation, and family governance. Bringing family office executives, family members and their advisors to shape the future of wealth management, the 15th Annual Family Office Forum is your opportunity to develop deeper connections with more than 350 SFOs, MFOs, and wealth management professionals.

Join me June 18-20, 2008 at the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, where you’ll hear from family offices, advisors, and wealth management experts discuss the varied family office structures available today, methods for working with families of distinction, and provide their insight into the future of wealth management. You’ll also hear discussion on the increasingly global nature of family office services and offerings, and hear specific solutions to help you better manage your clients’ wealth and well being.

Hedge Fund Taxation & Compliance Forum

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
The Flatotel N.Y. New York, New York United States

The only conference designed for hedge fund taxation AND compliance professionals - providing an opportunity for key decision makers to develop strategies for managing new and evolving regulations in a collaborative environment. As increased regulation has made cooperation between financial and compliance operations obligatory, you will learn effective methods for working together to minimize tax liability while ensuring hedge fund compliance for optimal fund performance.

3rd Annual Pharmacovigilance and Risk Management

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Grange City Hotel London, England, United Kingdom

Increased public awareness of drug safety, stringent regulatory requirements and a number of recent drug withdrawals are forcing pharmaceutical companies to rethink how they ensure the clinical and post-market safety of their products. With every product on the market, companies have to think ahead and prepare risk management plans as a part of increased drug safety procedure.

Through a series of presentations and interactive discussions, participants will gain new insight and share hands-on experiences with leading companies in the pharma industry who have learnt to use pharmacovigilance and risk management both effectively and profitability.

Financing Nuclear Power

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
The Hatton, at etc venues, London, England, United Kingdom

Discuss these and other pressing issues with fellow industry executives at Financing Nuclear Power. SMi's conference will examine the realities of financing nuclear power throughout the life of a power plant, from raising capital for new build to managing the cost of decommissioning and waste disposal.

With concerns over global warming and carbon emissions topping political agendas worldwide and nuclear power again becoming a realistic option, can you afford to miss this timely event? Providing a forum for high-level discussion and debate, this conference will address issues such as:

*The future for nuclear investment in the UK: hear from the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
*Financial and regulatory developments needed to create a favourable economic climate for new build
*The role of carbon pricing in sustaining the economics of nuclear power
*The economics of nuclear power versus other generation types
*The role of government in offsetting risks and costs
*The nuclear funding gap: why and how project finance will be relevant
*Investment risks associated with the planning process
*Key global challenges in recruitment and retention of a skilled workforce
*Managing the costs of decommissioning
*Financing principles and mechanisms for long-term waste management
*The experience of donor funded programs supporting decommissioning

Institute 2008

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Moscone Center West San Francisco, California United States

2008 is certain to be a paramount year in the health insurance plan industry, with health system reform at the forefront of this ever-important presidential campaign. While the candidates talk about what’ll work and what won’t, what’s important and what’s not, Institute 2008 will continue focus on real applications, real solutions, real results. That’s why it’s long been considered the nation’s leading health care conference.

Join us in San Francisco, June 18-20, 2008 and you’ll leave knowing you’re ready to face your job with the latest information on the trends and the topics that continue to shape the industry. Take advantage of keynote, concurrent, workshop, and breakfast sessions; outstanding networking opportunities; and an Exhibit Hall with hundreds of companies whose product and services are helping to drive quality, affordable health care.

College Bound 2008

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia United States

College Bound is a college transition program for high school juniors, seniors, rising college freshman with disabilities, their parents, and professionals in the fields of education, transition and rehabilitation services. Established in 1999, College Bound promotes and supports the success of students with disabilities in higher education. Our three day program will be held on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. Participants will:

* Learn self-advocacy skills for college
* Explore assistive technologies
* Participate in an actual college class
* Develop organization strategies
* Explore study skills
* Discover campus services and activities
* Learn from successful college student leaders
* Understand the college accommodation process

The Employer Summit on Disability Management

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
The Allerton Hotel Chicago, Illinois United States

There are countless meetings on disability management. However, it has come to our attention that there is a serious need for a forum that addresses only what's really new and important in disability management.

This uniquely focused program will help you reduce costs through behavioral health integration, leveraging return-towork programs and using on-site clinics for disability management. Our expert faculty represents multi-state, national and international employers and provides evidencebased solutions that generate measurable cost savings and hard-dollar ROI.

ACI's 10th National Conference on Adding, Updating and Expanding Comprehensive Cancer Programs and Services

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Ann Arbor, Michigan United States

A National Oncology Conference Focused On Exploring The Latest Developments For Managing A More Competitive and Comprehensive Cancer Program to Increase Patient Volume, Improve Outcomes and Excel In Total Patient Cancer Care. Gain Knowledge From Experts On the Opportunities to Add and Expand Oncology Services to Better Detect, Diagnose and Treat Cancer. Explore Techniques to Better Equip Cancer Centers With the Latest Advancements in Medical Technology Through Real Case Studies, Research Findings and Organizational Models From Renowned Cancer Institutes.

Sourcing from Abroad and Importing Consumer Pesticide Products & Ingredients CSPA Workshop

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Wardman Park Marriott Hotel, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

CSPA, in cooperation with the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), is proud to announce a new entry in its field of professional development courses. Designed to keep up with the ever expanding need for information in international specialty business and regulatory areas, the new CSPA workshop “Sourcing from Abroad and Importing Consumer Pesticide Products and Ingredients,” will be offered June 18-19, 2008, in Washington, DC.

Developed by CSPA’s Pest Management Products Division and senior Association staff, the workshop is a basic training course in sourcing from foreign countries and how to find those sources, the ins and outs of importing pesticide products, tariffs, and US EPA, US Customs and Border Protection and international regulations regarding registration, compliance and compensation. It is designed especially for

· In-house regulatory personnel involved in international issues
· Both in-house and outside attorneys
· Consultants wishing to become familiar with the subject areas
· New technical and scientific professionals in the pesticide product management industry
· Experienced staff looking for an update on latest regulations

Sovereign Wealth Summit

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Le Meridien Piccadily London, England, United Kingdom

For centuries the wealth of nations has rested in treasuries and the vaults of banks. At times, it has been invested in low-risk markets and issued as bank notes. Now, the world has changed.

Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), the latest and largest institutional investor to enter the scene are fast becoming a major new force in international finance. With seemingly bottomless funds and diverse interests, sovereign wealth funds are already on the radar of the investment community at large.

Information Architecture Essentials

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
Rydges Southbank Brisbane, Queensland Australia

In this one-day workshop, Patrick Kennedy will present the fundamentals of information architecture (IA), the core methodology for organising and designing websites and intranets.

Key skills such as card sorting will be taught, and this workshop is designed to build in-house information architecture skills. A must for all web or intranet teams.

Please note, this is a introductory workshop designed to build core skills, and is not suitable for intermediate or experienced practitioners.

ISC BRASIL 2008– 3rd International Security & Conference Expo

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Transamerica Expo Centre, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo Brazil

SC BRASIL is the most important Brazilian Security Conference & Exposition for the entire security industry. Focusing on the latest product advancements, trends and security solutions, ISC Brazil will provide both exhibitors and visitors with a security event dedicated to one of the fastest growing market places in the world. ISC BRASIL will bring together senior level buyers from Brasil with international security suppliers and manufacturers from around the globe, creating the largest and most productive gathering of the security industry in Brazil.

Products and Services

Access Control, Alarms, Biometrics, CCTV,Communications Equipment, Detection Equipment, Fire control, ID Systems, Information / Data Security, Monitoring Services / Equipment, Outdoor Perimeter Protection, Personal Protection, Security Hardware, Systems Integration Products, Vehicles / Transportation, Wire & Cable, Wireless Equipment

Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference (OMTEC 2008)

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, Illinois United States

OMTEC is an educational conference designed to meet the business-critical needs of orthopaedic industry OEMs. Targeted sessions focus upon supply chain performance and profitability, minimizing product development cycle times and maximizing speed to market. Expert speakers present the latest technologies and capabilities, preparing you for what’s coming down the pipeline and providing tools for your immediate use in meeting personal, professional and company objectives.

OMTEC offers unparalleled face-time with the industry’s top suppliers who will show you the latest product and service offerings. No better platform exists that allows you such high-quality interaction.

Toning Up Purchase to Pay to Attain Touchless Processing

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
The Millennium Knightsbridge Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

European conference covering best practice case studies on e-invoicing, P2P Automation, Accounts Payable Automation, purchasing and procurement.

If you want to know how to reduce transaction costs by 50%, save £1.2 million per annum just through enforcing PO compliancy, reach 85% first time match, and have touchless processing as standard, then register today to hear how Cargill, SCA Hygiene, Microsoft, Ford, Cable & Wireless, O-I, Sealed Air and others have all cracked it.

European Training & Development Summit (ETD.08)

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Prague Congress Centre Prague, Czech Republic

Following the huge success of the HR Directors Summit in Amsterdam in March this year, BME Global is delighted to present ETD.08; European Training & Development Summit. The aim of the Summit is to provide a platform to learn and to teach your employees how to further develop and build on their skill sets and to expand their Trans-national relationships.

The Summit takes the form of a combination of workshops, keynote presentations, conference sessions, discussion tables and an exclusive opportunity to attend one-to-one meetings with key industry people.

Here are just some of the excellent Speakers that will be appearing at the Summit:

Global Head of Leadership ING, Learning Director EMEA Honeywell, Chief Learning Officer Unilever, Head of OD& E Learning BAE Systems, Talent Management Director EMEA Dupont.

The focus of ETD.08 is on Training and Development initiatives and it covers topics such as Performance Improvement and Management, Coaching & Leadership, Managed Outsourced Training, Transformational Change and Talent Development.

The Summit offers a unique opportunity to engage in debate, to network, to participate in interactive workshops and of course to enjoy leisure time with your peers.

Event Features

* Conference with in depth presentations to provide insights of best practices
* Case studies from Training and Development experts
* E-learning – the future of e-learning and technologies
* Networking opportunities including one-to-one meetings and an evening reception
* Exhibition with the latest technologies and services for the Training and Development industry
* Distance learning – how to focus on the informal side of structured development programmes
* Training workshops

And Pre-arranged one-to-one meetings

Meet with people who you have chosen and who have expressed a strong interest in meeting with you. Selections are made prior to the event using the event catalogue which contains detailed information on all participants including short and long-term business objectives. Pre-arranged meetings ensure your networking time is spent productively, maximising your chance of doing real business at the event.

If you book now through Goingtomeet.com, BME Global can offer you a special discount of rate of 30%. To ensure you receive this reduction when booking, please insert ETD08GTM in the comments box online or tell your Sales person if calling us on 0034 93 303 6159.

16th Annual Nucleic Acid-Based Technologies

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Baltimore Inner Harbor Marriott, Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland United States

* Explore new technology developments
* Hear new data from recently completed studies
* Network with leading nucleic acid researchers
* Solve problems in moderated discussion groups
* Gain insights from cutting-edge researchers

Syrian Medicare 2008

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 22, 2008,
Fairground - Airport Road Damascus, Syria

Syria’s leading event, Syrian Medicare 2008, caters to the growing requests of the latest medical, dental, laboratory, pharmaceutical and hospital equipment and services. To its importance and in terms of its increase in space, exhibiting companies and ensuring high quality audience, the Syrian Medical Association Scientific Conference, Association of Syrian Pharmacists Scientific Conference and Syrian Dental Association Scientific Conference will be simultaneously integrated into Syrian Medicare 2008.

The EU Cosmetics Directive

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
The Rembrandt Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom

A quick examination of the cosmetic products sold in many European shops will pick up a significant number of products that do not comply with the EU Cosmetic Regulations. This demonstrates that there are many companies who do not understand the requirements. The EU has recently stated that they wish to enforce labelling requirements more vigorously and there are heaving fines for infringements. It is easy for the authorities to walk round any shop selling cosmetics and look at the labels. Even a minor infringement could lead to a time-consuming investigation.

Although very complex and lengthy, the regulations are actually quite straightforward if they are summarised, explained properly and put into context. The object of this symposium is to just this in thorough and simple terms. You will learn what the EU Cosmetics Driective is, how to understand and comply with it.

4th International Symposium on 3D Data Processing, Visualization and Transmission

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 20, 2008,
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia United States

Every two years 3DPVT offers researchers, developers, and students the opportunity to present and discuss new research results, technologies, and applications related to the capture, representation, compact storage, transmission, processing, editing, optimization and visualization of 3D geometric and photometric models and their use in architecture, geosciences, medicine, manufacturing, security, entertainment, and other fields.

Advance Directives: Towards A Coordinated European Perspective?

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 22, 2008,
Zurich Switzerland

The purpose of the workshop is to venture into a new field of bioethics. The opportunity of receiving health care services outside one’s country of origin prompts the question whether a coordinated European perspective on advance directives is required from a moral (and legal) standpoint. The aim of the workshop is to develop an interdisciplinary and transnational bioethical view on advance directives by pulling together the expertise of scientists in bioethics, medicine, health studies, law, social science, political science, social anthropology, and philosophy from various European countries.

Asbestos in Schools

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 18, 2008,
SCI International Headquarters, London, England, United Kingdom

Topics:

&bull Issues under the new CDM Regulations 2007 for designers and contractors

&bull Technical issues raised by the recent asbestos in schools experience

&bull Asbestos in schools

Crystallisation and Physical Properties of Fats:From Molecules to Market

Jun 18, 2008 - Jun 19, 2008,
University of Ghent Ghent, Belgium

This conference aims to review the latest research into the crystallisation and physical properties of fats.

It will cover research into pure triacylglycerols, fats alone and in products such as chocolate, spreads and emulsions, as well as non-food applications. Expert speakers from around the world will come together to share up to date developments on topics such as crystallisation, crystal structure, polymorphism and physical interactions in both model systems and real products. The first day will concentrate on the purer side of research while the second will look at the more applied aspects. Selected presentations from the meeting will be published as papers in a special issue of the European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology. This conference is recommended for both academic and industrial staff working on oils and fats, and fat-based food products. Take advantage of this gathering of fats experts to ensure that you remain aware of emerging knowledge in this area.